Festival and Events Manager (Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival)
- Full time
- £30,000 – £32,500
- Glasgow
- Closing 11th March 2024
- Advertised from 15th February 2024
Role
Reporting to the Director and working closely with other colleagues, the role will focus on delivering Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival, including fundraising, developing an events programme, liaising with participants and partner organisations, marketing, press and publicity for the event (in conjunction with GBPT’s Marketing and Audience Development Officer).
Job Description:
- Co-ordinating and curating Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival.
- Ensuring the event is inclusive and as far reaching as possible to involve all Glasgow’s citizens, particularly those in areas of significant deprivation.
- Development of the programme – seeking out new participants in response and programming additional events.
- Identifying an annual theme and encouraging participant organisations to programme specific activity based on this theme.
- Devising and coordinating other activities, including cultural events, aiming to ensure the event remains relevant, fresh, and innovative.
- Developing, programming, and managing a talk series at the pop-up Festival Hub.
- Encouraging a series of walks and digital tours and incorporating these into the programme.
- Fundraising including writing applications for grants, developing an offer for sponsors, and securing sponsorship and advertising income.
- Drafting and management of the festival budget.
- Producing information and guidance for partner organisations, participating venues and talk leaders.
- Development and maintenance of Glasgow Doors Open Days website including copywriting / proofing participants’ marketing copy.
- Producing and delivering a cost-effective marketing strategy in conjunction with the Trust’s Marketing and Audience Development Officer, including management of social media channels.
- Liaising with the volunteer walk leaders, participant building operators, partner organisations, and the national Doors Open Day Co-ordinator based in the Scottish Civic Trust.
- Recruitment and management of freelancers (Volunteer Co-ordinator, Tech Manager, Web Developer, Photographer, Videographer, etc.) festival volunteers and interns.
- Fostering educational links with local schools.
- Producing and distributing visitor and participant surveys, maximising survey responses, and collating feedback for final eventIMPACTS report.
- Writing an evaluation report for the festival and distributing this to funders.
- Considering risks, conducting risk assessments as required and considering insurance requirements in relation to the festival and other events.
- Representing the Trust in official meetings with statutory bodies, funding institutions, volunteers, etc.
- Occasional public speaking and media appearances.
- Assisting with the preparation of the Trust’s Annual Report.
- Assisting with other project development work associated with building projects and community engagement work as and when required. For example, preparation of funding applications, liaising with professional consultants and co-ordination/delivery of projects.
- General office administration in relation to the role.
Hours, Salary & Benefits
This role is full time. However, candidates wishing to propose delivering the role in a part time capacity might be considered.
The post will initially be offered on a probationary period of 6 months.
The starting salary will be £30,000 - £32,500 per annum, dependent on experience.
The post is largely office-based, at Glasgow Building Preservation Trust offices at the Wellpark Enterprise Centre, 120 Sydney Street, Glasgow.
Occasional home working can be accommodated, and the role will involve visiting buildings, attending meetings out with the office and evening and weekend working, particularly during the festival itself. Time off in lieu will be granted for agreed working out of normal working hours.
Following successful completion of the probationary period, you will be eligible for enrolment into the company’s pension scheme including an employer’s contribution of 6.0% of salary.
Application notes
Please apply in writing including a covering letter (no more than 2 sides A4) outlining your suitability for the role and an up-to-date CV.
Please submit your application by email to david@gbpt.org no later than 12.00 noon on Monday 11th March 2024.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Friday 15th March 2024 and interviews will be held on 20th March 2024.
If you have any queries prior to making your application, please email david@gbpt.org.
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This is a senior post within The Scottish Civic Trust reporting to the Director.
Main purpose:
To oversee the day-to-day running of finance function with responsibility for all aspects of management accounting (including all necessary reconciliations), cash management, budgeting and forecasting, and administration of all payroll matters.
The post will provide support to the Director on finance matters ensuring that information and advice is available to support strategic decision making.
The Finance Manager will also be expected to contribute, and sometimes lead on, relationships with tenants within The Tobacco Merchant’s House and premises management.
Management of the Administration Officer is also a key aspect of this role.
Project Manager – Saving the Home of Auld Lang Syne Project
- Full time
- £40,000 – £47,000
- Hybrid: Dumfries & Galloway
- Closing 31st December 2024
Role Summary
The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust (RBET) seeks a highly skilled Project Manager to lead the Saving the Home of Auld Lang Syne project, delivering significant conservation and adaptation works at Ellisland Museum and Farm. The post is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund thanks to players of the National Lottery and South of Scotland Enterprise.
Introduction
The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust (RBET) safeguards the 1788 farm designed and built by the poet Robert Burns on the banks of the Nith near Dumfries. The A listed steading is the best preserved of all the poet’s homes, the only one he built, and the place where he wrote a quarter of his musical output, including the international anthem to friendship, Auld Lang Syne. The farmstead sits in 140 acres comprising woodland and fields which were first enclosed by Burns himself. RBET is a membership Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation with a volunteer board of Trustees formed in 2020, although the site itself has been held in trust since 1928. It is located six miles north of Dumfries off the A76. It is an accredited museum, with seasonal opening, holding events and group visits off-season, depending on capacity. A small team of volunteers maintain the grounds and riverside walks for free public enjoyment all year.
The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust’s charitable purpose is as follows:
To hold the lands and farm of Ellisland, and such other funds and assets as may from time to time be comprised in the Trust Property, in trust for the following purposes:
(a) the advancement of education
(b) the advancement of the arts, heritage and culture
(c) the promotion of the life and works of Robert Burns
(d) to maintain a museum and collections for the benefit of the public
The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust Mission Statement is as follows:
“Ellisland is the place to fall in love with Burns. We will increase awareness of Ellisland as central to the artistic development of Robert Burns in poetry and romantic song. We will enhance understanding of the site as the best place to see the natural world through the poet’s eyes. We will create a world class visitor experience and a vibrant centre for creative learning to ensure the unique collection, buildings and landscape are accessible to a diverse range of modern audiences.”
Saving the Home of Auld Lang Syne
In September 2024, our trust secured the offer of a development stage grant of up to £489,206 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for Saving the Home of Auld Lang Syne. In November 2024 we were awarded up to £313,000 from South of Scotland Enterprise towards the project. We expect to receive Permission to Start by January 2025. The development stage of the project is costed at £945,000 while the full cost after delivery and re-opening is £7.4m, which includes start up activity costs.
Saving the Home of Auld Lang Syne intends to bring the spirit of Burns – love, kindness and equality – into the 21st century and widen access to Ellisland with a vibrant programme of events, activities and artist residencies. We will restore the 1788 cottage, creating an immersive visitor experience, and develop a gallery/museum to display the collection, which is at risk in the deteriorating buildings. Our barn will be sensitively adapted as a Centre for Song, so future generations are inspired by Burns’s “sweet poetic ground.” We will increase visitor numbers and develop new income streams to protect the built heritage, collection and outdoor spaces, including woods, paths and fields created by Burns. This will increase economic prosperity in South Scotland and enhance wellbeing with skills training, jobs and volunteering opportunities.
A full brief can be downloaded below.
Marketing & Communications Manager
- Full time
- £32,000
- Hybrid: Riddle’s Court, Edinburgh / Custom House, Leith (must be in one of the SHBT offices 3 days)
- Closing 13th January 2025
Scottish Historic Buildings Trust is excited to be recruiting for the role of Marketing & Communications Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the development and delivery of individual marketing and communication plans to promote every aspect of Trust activity to raise the profile of the Trust and develop key audiences. The role holder identifies new opportunities to engage with audiences and markets through promotional materials and creative campaigns including marketing across digital platforms, direct marketing, website development and public relations.
About Scottish Historic Buildings Trust
Scottish Historic Buildings Trust is a Charity and Building Preservation Trust with over 40 years’ experience saving derelict and redundant buildings throughout the whole of Scotland. Everyone has driven or walked past a forlorn and unloved historic building at some time. You may have wondered why it isn’t being used or why doesn’t someone do something with it? The answer is often complex and the solutions equally so. It takes a special group of people to identify a way forward and restore these buildings to the benefit of the community. SHBT is a dynamic and innovative charity that does just that and our Marketing & Communications Manager is key to our success.
Diversity
Scottish Historic Buildings Trust values the contribution of all our staff, whatever their background. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open processes, with appointment on merit. We welcome applications from everyone.
Further information
For an informal chat about the job, please contact Fiona Lawrence, Operations Manager, by email on fiona@shbt.org.uk
Scottish Historic Buildings Trust is excited to be recruiting for the role of Fundraising Officer. This is a new role which will contribute to our fundraising strategy over the next five years; working to create a new donor database, as well as launch in due course a new supporters’ scheme. Requiring creativity and ambition, we are keen to support the role holder with a training package and mentor, helping us shape the role and achieve realistic fundraising targets. This is an opportunity for someone keen to make a lasting contribution to one of Scotland’s leading heritage organisations.
Reporting to and working closely with the Director, you will contribute towards building our supporter base and developing fundraising income. Working closely with colleagues in Events, Communications and Marketing, you will maximise engagement with donors and voluntary income in support of our work as Scotland’s largest historic buildings preservation trust and our work across the country.
About Scottish Historic Buildings Trust
Scottish Historic Buildings Trust is a Charity and Building Preservation Trust with over 40 years’ experience saving derelict and redundant buildings throughout the whole of Scotland. Everyone has driven or walked past a forlorn and unloved historic building at some time. You may have wondered why it isn’t being used or why doesn’t someone do something with it? The answer is often complex and the solutions equally so. It takes a special group of people to identify a way forward and restore these buildings to the benefit of the community. SHBT is a dynamic and innovative charity that does just that and our Marketing & Communications Manager is key to our success.
Diversity
Scottish Historic Buildings Trust values the contribution of all our staff, whatever their background. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open processes, with appointment on merit. We welcome applications from everyone.
Further information
For an informal chat about the job, please contact Fiona Lawrence, Operations Manager, by email on fiona@shbt.org.uk
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